Very Good
#225 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 17% in state
Based on limited data
North Desoto Lower Elementary School
Elementary School · Desoto Parish · Stonewall, LA
A Desoto Parish elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 1st.
P.O. Box 260, Stonewall, LA 71078
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on LA statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where North Desoto Lower Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated833/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$83,352
Median home value
$259,500
Median rent
$912/mo
College educated
24.5%
Homeownership
87.4%
Poverty rate
10.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71078; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logansport High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–12 | Not available | 632 | Compare → |
| Mansfield Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–4 | Not available | 567 | Compare → |
| Stanley High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–12 | Not available | 422 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Desoto Parish
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #7 of 9
- District spending per student
- $18,116NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Desoto Lower Elementary School is listed in DeSoto Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Desoto Lower Elementary School
North Desoto Lower Elementary School is a public elementary school in Stonewall, LA, part of Desoto Parish, serving approximately 518 students in grades Pre-K-1st with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #225 of 1,288 schools in LA. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Desoto Lower Elementary School
What grades does North Desoto Lower Elementary School serve?
North Desoto Lower Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 1st.
How many students attend North Desoto Lower Elementary School?
North Desoto Lower Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 518 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Desoto Lower Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Desoto Lower Elementary School is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Desoto Lower Elementary School rank in LA?
North Desoto Lower Elementary School ranks #225 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is North Desoto Lower Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
North Desoto Lower Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is North Desoto Lower Elementary School a charter school?
No, North Desoto Lower Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Desoto Lower Elementary School a Title I school?
No, North Desoto Lower Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Desoto Lower Elementary School?
40.2% of students at North Desoto Lower Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 1st
- Enrollment
- 518
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- De Soto Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.0%
- Phone
- (318) 925-2383
- Area population (ZIP 71078)
- 7,713
- Area average commute
- 25.5 min
- Area median age
- 40
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 71078; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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